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Mentions a “great fire” that occurred in St. Louis on May 17. Discusses the cholera epidemic, mentioning the numbers who have died, its effect on local commerce, the increase of drinking among the citizens, and the unsuccessful effort of doctors to prevent the disease. Mentions the deaths of Dr. Barbour, Dr. Wishart, Dr. Steinessel[?], and Rev. Alexander Van Court., 1849 July 25

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains a typescript copy of a diary of Rev. Charles Peabody, May 21– September 11, 1846; a diary of Rev. Peabody, October 12, 1846–July 25, 1849, while he traveled in the West (mostly in St. Louis, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio) as an agent of the American Tract Society; and four travel diaries of Rev. Peabody, 1858-1859, recording his travels mostly in Europe. The collection also contains correspondence to Rev. Peabody, 1888-1889; many of these letters are from his Dartmouth College classmates.

Dates

  • 1849 July 25

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.2 Cubic Feet ( (2 folders; 5 volumes))

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center Repository

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